Bill > H0498

This bill amends existing law regarding tobacco products and electronic smoking devices. The key provisions are: - Expands the legislative findings and intent to include electronic smoking devices, noting the increase in youth use and addiction associated with these products. - Revises the definition of "tobacco product or electronic smoking device" to broadly cover a wide range of nicotine and tobacco-related products. - Prohibits minors from possessing, using, or distributing tobacco products or electronic smoking devices, with penalties for violations. - Requires retailers to obtain a permit from the state to sell or distribute these products, with provisions for inspections, compliance checks, and penalties for violations. - Bans the sale or distribution of these products to minors, with an affirmative defense for sellers who check ID. - Prohibits the sale or distribution of these products through means other than vendor-assisted sales, and bans vending machines and self-service displays. - Creates the "Prevention of Minors' Access to Tobacco Products or Electronic Smoking Devices Fund" to support administration, inspections, and enforcement. - Amends various other related laws, such as prohibiting the use of public assistance benefits to purchase tobacco products or electronic smoking devices.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0498/